Cops probe death of Indonesian gold mine critic who died during flight MalaysiaNow 11 hrs ago © Provided by MalaysiaNow
Indonesian police are looking into the sudden death of an official who fought against plans to open a controversial gold mine.
Helmud Hontong, deputy regent of Indonesia’s remote Sangihe islands, died during a flight from Bali to Makassar last Wednesday.
Rights groups say his death falls into a pattern of violence against people standing up for environmental rights.
However, police say an initial post-mortem examination points to a natural death.
The 58-year-old politician appeared in good health before his flight from Bali, but 20 minutes into the journey began feeling dizzy, according to an aide travelling with him.
Helmud Hontong: Police investigate mid-air death of Indonesian politician who opposed Sangihe islands gold mine
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